Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how SUNY Stony Brook ranks in comparison to other schools with astronomy programs.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Stony Brook was ranked #39 on College Factual's Best Schools for astronomy list. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Stony Brook University.
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in astronomy from SUNY Stony Brook in 2021, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stony Brook University with a bachelor's in astronomy.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 6 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 1 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Physics | 108 |
Chemistry | 102 |
Geological & Earth Sciences | 22 |
Other Physical Science | 10 |
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.